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2003-04 (Freshman): Despite battling through a serious of injuries last season, Brantley provided a spark for the Tigers off the bench. Jessica appeared in 27 of Pacific's 29 games, including four starts in 2003-04. She led the Tigers in scoring in two games last season as she poured in 16 points in Pacific's 74-63 victory over Iona on Dec. 28th. Later in the season, Brantley and classmate Jessie Menkens each had 19 points in Pacific's 78-69 win over Cal Poly on Feb 21st. Brantley's 19 points set her career high. Jessica broke into double figures in scoring ten times for the Tigers last season. She finished the season averaging 6.4 ppg, and 3.1 rpg. High School: Brantley graduated from Incarnate Word High School in San Antonio, Texas, in 2003. As a member of the Shamrocks, Jessica scored 2,112 points and nabbed 1,085 rebounds. In her senior season, she averaged 20 points, 11 rebounds, three assists, three steals, and one block per game. She was a four-time All-State First Team selection, four-time All-City selection and a three-time, team MVP. In her four year career, Jessica earned eight all-tournament team selections, five tournament MVP awards and capped her high school career with a TAPPS 5A All-Star Selection following her senior season. In May of 2003, Jessica was named TAPPS 5A Female Athlete of the Year. In addition, Jessica was named the Greater San Antonio Express News "Newcomer of the Year" as a freshman in 1999-2000. She was also designated as "Baller of the Month" in the summer of 2003 by crossafella.com. Personal: Jessica Brantley was born on November 18, 1984. She is the daughter of Hersel and Franie Brantley. Jessica has one older sister, Nicole (20), who plays basketball for Saint Mary's (Texas). In her second year at Pacific, Jessica is majoring in communication. Comments from Coach Jackson: "Jessica has great size for a guard. That allows her to post as well as face the basket. She has good range and is a good rebounder and defender." |
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